This is a full time, permanent opportunity in a 28 bed general hospital servicing a scattered, rural population of 24,000 and a huge influx of summer tourists. The hospital has a general, paediatric and maternity wards, an emergency department and out patient clinics with all the supporting services, and is, in turn, supported by a regional general hospital.

The range of medical care presenting is complex and interesting and this is a role for a physician who loves challenges.


Responsibilities

• provide medical care to patients presenting to the emergency department and refer as appropriate
• conduct out patient clinics
• manage in patients 
• work as part of a team
• undertake administrative duties as required
• undertake clinical teaching of junior doctors and students as required

Requirements

• Eligible for vocational registration in rural medicine with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• FRACP or equivalent qualification 
• Broad base of general medical experience and a proven ability to practice safely as a sole Medical Officer in an isolated rural setting, dealing with a wide range of general medical/surgical conditions,
  including emergency stabilisation and treatments before transfer of critically ill patients
• driving licence

Benefits

• Salary NZ$ 190,000 - 270,000 pa basic
• 6 weeks holiday per year
• reimbursement of medical practice costs
• relocation expenses

If you wish to apply for this role please forward your CV for immediate consideration.